Congressman Rob Menendez Announces $286 Million in Federal Funding for Rail Infrastructure in Eighth District
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $286.4 million in grant funding to Amtrak for critical rail infrastructure upgrades throughout the Northeast Corridor and New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. “Since coming to Congress, I’ve tirelessly advocated for funding to improve our region’s public transportation and critical infrastructure,” said Congressman Menendez. “We know that the challenges we face in building an efficient and reliable transportation system can be solved if we take urgent action and resolve to see it through. I’m grateful that that Federal Railroad Administration is partnering with us to make that a reality, and I look forward to the work ahead.” The funding is provided through three grants as part of the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail, focused on key projects along the Northeast Corridor. This includes $187.5 million for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, $80.2 million for Kearny Substation 41 Relocation, and $18.6 million for New York Metro Signal System Upgrades. Today’s announcement follows months of advocacy from Congressman Menendez. Over the summer, he spoke directly with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing and co-led letters urging the Department to prioritize funding for track, signal, and infrastructure upgrades throughout the region. In September, Menendez sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration again urging that grant funding be provided to these projects. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Menendez is a leading voice on the issue of infrastructure investments, fighting to deliver results on critical projects throughout New Jersey and the Northeast Corridor, including the Hudson Tunnel Project. |
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